The Sopranos

Tony Soprano tries to be a good family man and run the New Jersey mob.

The Sopranos

Parental Guide

Violent mob drama doesn't pull any punches.

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Positive messages

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Positive role models

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Parents need to know that this Emmy-winning adult mob drama is both realistic and violent. The edgy HBO series makes murder and assault just part of the landscape and makes heroes out of criminals. Some beatings are hard to watch, and the petty infighting between these mid-level wiseguys is anything but honorable. Older teens may well have heard of the show, but it's definitely meant for adults. (Note: The edited episodes running on basic cable do away with much of the swearing and nudity.)

Season 6 Episode 16:

Chasing It

Season 6 Episode 15:

Remember When

Tony and Paulie head south to Florida to get away from brewing situations in Jersey. While there, Tony reflects on his relationship with Paulie. Meanwhile, Junior sets up a poker game at the institution.

Season 6 Episode 14:

Stage 5

With the premiere of Christopher's Cleaver, Tony begins to think about his relationship with Christopher. Meanwhile, Johnny Sack has to deal with more bad news while in prison; Phil reflects on his family and himself.

Season 6 Episode 13:

Soprano Home Movies

A gun dropped by Tony two years earlier has turned up in the hands of a teenager. While the local Jersey DA tries to make headlines by going after Tony, he and Carmela leave for the weekend to visit Bobby and Janice.

Season 6 Episode 12:

Kaisha

Season 6 Episode 11:

Cold Stones

Carmela begins to rethink her life after she goes out for a day with Rosalie. Meadow decides it's time to find a new place to live. Tony and the gang suddenly find themselves in a place they have never been before -- lacking funds.

Season 6 Episode 7:

Luxury Lounge

Season 6 Episode 6:

Live Free or Die

Tony has some decisions to make. His first involves seeking out help from Italy to solve the local problem of Rusty, while his second decision involves whether or not to allow one of his top earners to have a second chance.

Season 6 Episode 4:

The Fleshy Part of the Thigh

No one is happy when it's revealed that Barone Sanitation has been put up for sale. Paulie has a family matter that turns his world upside down. Bobby decides to help out a hopeful rapper by helping him pad his resume.

Season 6 Episode 3:

Mayham

Season 6 Episode 2:

Join the Club

Tony runs into some trouble on a business trip to the West Coast. Christopher decides to discuss terrorism with the FBI. Meanwhile, the New Jersey family ends up mourning the loss of another one of their associates.

Season 4 Episode 3:

Christopher

Season 4 Episode 2:

No-Show

Meadow drops out of college to travel to Europe, which infuriates her parents. Trying to help her, Tony has Meadow talk to a psychologist, but it ends up doing more harm than good. Christopher is put in charge of Paulie's crew.

Season 2 Episode 7:

D-Girl

Season 2 Episode 6:

The Happy Wanderer

Tony decides to lie to Dr. Melfi and tells her that everything in life is fine, but she knows better. However, he does admit that he does a have a slight problem with happy wanderers who haven't a care in the world.

Season 2 Episode 5:

Big Girls Don't Cry

Season 2 Episode 4:

Commendatori

Tony and the guys decide to make a visit to Italy as Carmela stays back at home and contemplates their marriage. While there, Tony finds himself attracted to Annalisa who happens to be the daughter of another mob boss.